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Weekend getaways: The underrated Lake Macquarie
You don't need to travel far from Sydney to enjoy some of Australia's most pristine beaches.
You don't need to travel far from Sydney to enjoy some of Australia's most pristine beaches.
The have a driver and they are ready for a good time checking out vineyards in the Hunter Valley.
Peppers Guesthouse in the Hunter Valley is an ideal spot to stay for a couple of nights while you check out the numerous wineries.
Pokolbin (including Lovedale, Mount View and Rothbury) is the centre of the famous Hunter Valley wine region.
Wollombi (including Laguna and Bucketty) is a picturesque and historic rural village in the mountains south of the Hunter Valley.
A luxurious retreat for couples in search of a special getaway destination.
Sally Webb finds creature comforts among the vines in the Hunter Valley, Australia's oldest and most popular wine region.
The drive from Sydney to Yamba offers plenty of diversions, writes Lynne Whiley.
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